Biden meets with Mexican president Monday to discuss migration, other issues
President Joe Biden met virtually Monday with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador — a chance for the pair to talk more fully about migration, confronting the coronavirus and cooperating on economic and national security issues.
President Joe Biden met virtually Monday with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador — a chance for the pair to talk more fully about migration, confronting the coronavirus and cooperating on economic and national security issues.
Prince Philip moved to specialized London heart hospital, continues to fight infection
Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip has been transferred to another London hospital to undergo testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition as he continues treatment for an unspecified infection.
Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip has been transferred to another London hospital to undergo testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition as he continues treatment for an unspecified infection.
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy convicted of corruption, sentenced to prison
The 66-year-old politician, who was president from 2007 to 2012, was convicted for having tried to illegally get information in 2014 about a legal action in which he was involved.
The 66-year-old politician, who was president from 2007 to 2012, was convicted for having tried to illegally get information in 2014 about a legal action in which he was involved.
Massive iceberg, 20x the size of Manhattan, breaks off in Antarctic
A massive iceberg, 20 times the size of Manhattan, broke off in the Antarctic according to the British Antarctic Survey.
A massive iceberg, 20 times the size of Manhattan, broke off in the Antarctic according to the British Antarctic Survey.
2 giraffes electrocuted after walking into power lines at Kenya park
Close to 1,400 Rothschild’s giraffes remain in the wild in the world.
Close to 1,400 Rothschild’s giraffes remain in the wild in the world.
300 girls kidnapped from school in Nigeria
Hundreds of girls are missing after a large group of gunmen raided a school in northern Nigeria early Friday morning, residents say.
Hundreds of girls are missing after a large group of gunmen raided a school in northern Nigeria early Friday morning, residents say.
Phoenix doctor talks about study on COVID-19 vaccine safety for pregnant women
The study, which will involve 4,000 people from the U.S. and other countries, will use the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech, in a bid to see whether the vaccine is safe for pregnant women and their babies.
The study, which will involve 4,000 people from the U.S. and other countries, will use the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech, in a bid to see whether the vaccine is safe for pregnant women and their babies.
US implicates Saudi crown prince in journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince likely approved the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince likely approved the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
UK judge rules comatose woman with COVID-19 should be removed from life support weeks after giving birth
A woman who has reportedly been in a coma for nearly a month after contracting COVID-19 will reportedly be taken off life support after the Court of Protection in the United Kingdom ruled not doing so would just “prolong her death.”
A woman who has reportedly been in a coma for nearly a month after contracting COVID-19 will reportedly be taken off life support after the Court of Protection in the United Kingdom ruled not doing so would just “prolong her death.”
Children plunge from 4th floor of burning building
Several children had only one way to escape a burning building: by jumping from a window four stories above the street.
Several children had only one way to escape a burning building: by jumping from a window four stories above the street.
Threat level raised for US troops in Iraq; American contractors put on high alert
Increasing force protection posture may last several days and is considered a routine precaution given current conditions on the ground.
Increasing force protection posture may last several days and is considered a routine precaution given current conditions on the ground.
US airstrike, 1st under Biden, kills Iran-backed militiaman
An Iraqi militia official says a U.S. airstrike in Syria has killed one militiaman and wounded a number of others with a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi group.
An Iraqi militia official says a U.S. airstrike in Syria has killed one militiaman and wounded a number of others with a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi group.
Prince Harry says he stepped back from royal life because UK press was 'destroying' his mental health
Prince Harry said in a new interview that he stepped back from his life as a royal because the U.K. press was "destroying" his mental health. But vowed that he "will never walk away."
Prince Harry said in a new interview that he stepped back from his life as a royal because the U.K. press was "destroying" his mental health. But vowed that he "will never walk away."
Vaccine 'passports' may open society, but inequity looms
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
Grandma chases down, tackles thief who stole her purse
A security camera captured an elderly woman chasing down a man who allegedly nabbed her purse at a pub in Australia, according to reports.
A security camera captured an elderly woman chasing down a man who allegedly nabbed her purse at a pub in Australia, according to reports.
Mount Etna lights up Sicily's night sky with 6th eruption in 8 days
Etna erupted for the sixth time in eight days on February 24, according to local media, with footage from the area showing lava fountains shooting 500 meters into the air.
Etna erupted for the sixth time in eight days on February 24, according to local media, with footage from the area showing lava fountains shooting 500 meters into the air.
US launches airstrike on facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia
The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militia groups. The Pentagon said the strikes were in retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month that killed one civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member and other coalition troops.
The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militia groups. The Pentagon said the strikes were in retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month that killed one civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member and other coalition troops.
Rescuers save abandoned sheep, shave off 78 pounds of matted wool
Rescuers in Australia saved an abandoned sheep who was weighed down with an astonishing 78 pounds of matted wool. The sheep, nicknamed "Baarack," struggled in the wild and could barely see. He managed to survive by eating grass and drinking water from puddles.
Rescuers in Australia saved an abandoned sheep who was weighed down with an astonishing 78 pounds of matted wool. The sheep, nicknamed "Baarack," struggled in the wild and could barely see. He managed to survive by eating grass and drinking water from puddles.
Facebook to invest $1B over 3 years to support news industry
Facebook, following in Google's footsteps, says it plans to invest $1 billion to "support the news industry" over the next three years.
Facebook, following in Google's footsteps, says it plans to invest $1 billion to "support the news industry" over the next three years.
Mexico's president says nation handling COVID-19 pandemic better than US
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Tuesday that his country is doing better than the United States in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, even though Mexico’s per capita death rate is probably higher and the country has vaccinated less than 1% of its population.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Tuesday that his country is doing better than the United States in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, even though Mexico’s per capita death rate is probably higher and the country has vaccinated less than 1% of its population.